A spinal cord injury can have life-changing consequences. They can have extensive and serious implications for the injured party’s life. The spinal column provides support for our bodies, and it is foundational to every movement we make as human beings. When someone suffers a spinal cord injury, it’s not just their mobility that’s affected but also their overall well-being and quality of life.
When dealing with a spinal cord injury, getting medical assistance is essential, but medical bills can become costly, and depending on your career path, a spinal cord injury might result in a loss or reduced income. If you sustained a spinal injury due to another person’s negligent actions, you have the right to file a lawsuit. The damages you can recover in a spinal cord injury lawsuit can assist you with ongoing medical bills and rehabilitation costs.
Navigating the legal options can be somewhat overwhelming, especially when you are trying to recover from serious injuries. However, putting off legal action could make it harder to claim fair compensation.
Some of the options available to the victim are:
Some of the spinal cord injury claims can be resolved with a settlement from the negligent party’s insurance company. Others require going to court and fighting against the at-fault party’s legal team.
Regardless of the situation, the injured person needs full legal representation. Otherwise, it is easy to make mistakes and lose the opportunity to recover fair damages.
To seek compensation after your injury, you need to take legal action as soon as possible. Once you receive emergency medical assistance and feel stable enough to consult an attorney, you need to arrange a case review.
The legal road begins with gathering evidence that supports your injuries and related damages. This involves returning to the accident scene, seeking camera footage, speaking to witnesses, and more.
The next step is using this evidence to prove the at-fault party’s negligence and filing a claim against the insurance company or a lawsuit against the party directly.
Depending on the direction the case takes, you may need to go up against the insurance adjuster or the at-fault party’s legal team.
Negotiating with the insurance company requires excellent negotiation skills and tremendous patience. People who are recovering from spinal cord injuries are often in a delicate emotional state, and adjusters use this opportunity to negotiate a lower payout. A skilled personal injury attorney can take over the negotiations and help you fight for the money you deserve.
If a case proceeds to court, the attorney can represent you throughout the proceedings. The legal team can argue your case in front of the judge and jury to obtain fair compensation.
An experienced attorney can guide you from the day you sustain the injury to the moment you receive the payout. This can help you avoid legal mistakes and focus on your health.
If you sustained a spinal cord injury, you may be eligible for compensation. However, filing a spinal cord injury lawsuit can be a complicated process. To navigate it properly, you need professional legal assistance.
At Feldman & Lee PS, we have already handled hundreds of spinal cord injury claims successfully. Our legal team can support you on your journey to damage recovery and work hard to protect your right to compensation. Contact us to schedule a consultation today.
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